This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan.
Tour Itinerary
- 6：10 Guide boards JR Shin-Sapporo Station ~ JR Otaru Station ~ boards Chuo Bus (bound for Otaru Aquarium)
- 8：40 Arrive at hotel (Hotel Neuschloss Otaru)
- 8：50 Meet with guests Mr & Mrs Christensen (their 20-year-old son does not join the tour due to rest)9：00 Guests board their private chartered vehicle (rented in Hakodate, used from Otaru ~ Biei/Furano/Sapporo ~ Hakodate)
- 9：30 To the parking lot near Otaru Canal
- Stroll along Otaru Canal (Asakusa Bridge – Chuo Bridge)
- Enter Otaru Canal Plaza
- Stroll along Otaru Sakaimachi Street 1.5km
- Kitaichi Glass Museum, Kitaichi Glass No.3 Hall, LeTao, Merhen Square,
- Music Box Hall, old bank district (Wall Street of the North) stroll, entry to former Bank of Japan Otaru Branch (Financial Museum)
- 13：00 Farewell. Guide returns to Sapporo by JR train
Hokkaido Otaru Private Tour with a Licensed Guide: What Does a Full-Day Report from Japan Guide Agency Look Like?
Weather: light rain at first, then cloudy. Temperature: 25–26°C. Number of guests: 3 adults expected; actual attendance was the group. The guests had visited Honshu several times, partly for business, but this was their first visit to Hokkaido. They traveled north to Hakodate by Shinkansen, then drove a rental car from Hakodate to Otaru. I welcomed the guests at the Hotel and handed out a booklet I had prepared myself. We departed from the Hotel by rental car and began sightseeing in central Otaru. The guests were very familiar with matters concerning Japan. As a [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) guide, I gave an overview of Otaru City while showing them around. They showed great interest in the historic buildings along Sakaimachi Street, which convey a strong sense of history. Since the guests expressed a wish to return to Hokkaido in a different season, I recommended visiting in winter for a skiing experience.
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A very frosty day in a very interesting little seaside town
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A very frosty day in a very interesting little seaside town
Tripadvisor review: Otaru 6hr Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
Our guide, Kate was very informative and knew the best places to take us as we visited
during winter. It was very cold, windy and icy, but she managed to get us around safely.
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We had an experienced tour guide who gave us a good history of sapporo and explained some of the areas we passed by. A great place with a lot of winter magic place.. snow is powdery and illumination is everywhere.. great experience! Thank you mam Kate (Katsuko Kemanai)
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A Day of Joy at Otaru Canal, Half-day Walking Tour
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A Day of Joy at Otaru Canal, Half-day Walking Tour
Tripadvisor review: Otaru 4hr Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
Katsuko-san is patient, knowledgeable, polite and extremely helpful. Well-versed in English,
she is enjoying every moment of her profession to serve with distinction and
professionalism. Thank you, we enjoyed the walking tour👍